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In the end, it's Tom Petty, and his history of being a really cool, stand-up guy, especially in the face of the "big record company." I thought that's what "The Last D.J." was all about. I'm letting this go. But it's hard. And a huge disappointment to have the your very favorite musician sell out to the "establishment" in such a big way. It's the principle of cancelling 10 shows vs. a later drop date. I believe someone mentioned "Highway Companion," which dropped after the tour began. That one did pretty well I think. The tour and the album. Once again, it's hard to let it go, but I will. Man Tom, this sucks. Why you?!

Tom's next generation of fans, ages 9, 7 and 7, were counting down the days to their first Petty show in Louisville, KY! This show (5th and 10th row seats) was our first as a family, plus I was bringing my best friend to see one of the best live bands ever. Being a Florida girl, U of F grad (GO GATORS) and self confirmed Petty-"groupie" (ever since I lost count of the number of shows I've been to) the children have been raised on the music, stories and STAND-UP-TO-THE-BIG-MUSIC-ESTABLISHMENT philosophy that Tom Petty has very publically made know as his core belief system and has often made statements professing in his pricing? (not sure about that lately), music, and by taking care of his fans. I am one of those die-hard fans who rarely complains, yet I can see both sides of most debates on this site. I was extremely disappointed, and a little mad, when the email arrived about the Louisville show cancellation. And even more so when I saw it was the only show not rescheduled. Not having time to investigate, I tried to move forward and figured there must be a good reason and even prayed no one in the band/families/etc. was sick or injured. I presented the news to my kids as a "blessing in disguise" as I'm Asst. Directing and my son is performing in the school's production of "Beauty in the Beast, Jr." the day after the now cancelled-and-not-re-scheduled show. AND THEN TO FIND OUT ITS BECAUSE OF THE CD DROP DATE! I am now praying for all of you who are out $$$ and time. And hoping we will have a show here at all. And yes, even if we do, if we will be able to attend. As a read just a few of the posts it really struck me how many fans are completely disillusioned with Tom Petty et al. at this point in the game. I think I'm joining ranks. One of my seven-year-old daughters, who has mild Cerebral Palsy, will be having a surgery in mid-June, to hopefully tweak the high tone in her legs just enough that she will no longer have to wear the leg braces she has worn since she was two. However, do to the complexity of the neurosurgery, she will be hospitalized and then will require several months to a year of daily physical therapy. Somehow I just don't see those awesome floor seats panning out for us! These are my twin girls who ask when they were four if I could call Tom and ask him to do a concert for them. I always refer to Tom Petty as just Tom and they figured I must know him, why not just call him up? And my son, who I took to see Petty when he was four, but was so excited he couldn't nap that day. Two songs into the show he fell asleep, (he claims it was because that was the music he always listened to at bedtime) and didn't wake up until they turned up the lights! These are three fans aren't out money, hotel rooms or plane tickets. Just broken dreams and broken promises. But I'm not the one who broke them, just the one who has to explain why. It doesn't make sense, after all these years, when the times are bad for so many people, that principles and core values just seem like something someone used to sing about in songs.

As a long time fan club member who has been pony up dues for several years now, I have yet to be disappointed! The first year had many glitches. In fact, I was never even notified of the presale in my own town. Even so, I managed to pull 10th row seats to that concert on the public on sale day. They set aside many great seats for each of the "on sale" days. And as one of those whose been here for quite some time, I was quite appreciative of being given some seniority. There are a lot of "fans" that buy into the club when a tour is announced just to get presale tickets. Petty makes sure to take care of his fans. This is just another way to thank those of us who have been here a while.
Also, I believe all of that was clearly stated in the FAQ link that was bolded and in red.
Sure the scalpers will always find ways around anything. But, there's many die-hard Petty fans that have learned how to pull great seats as well. Good Luck and try some positive thinking!!!

I scored excellent seats for the entire family, plus my best friend, in Louisville at Freedom Hall at yesterdays presale!
My kids have been raised on Petty and my son went to his first show in Tampa at 4. He's now 9 and our twin daughters are 7. The girls wanted to see Tom and the HB so bad they used to beg me to call him to do a show for them. As much as I talk about him, they figured I must know him:)
It seems the stars were alligning just right this time around. I passed on Hullabalu after reading in RS Tom and the band were working on a new album. Then he announced the tour! Louisville was left out, so we were planning on the Nashville show. Then, Tom poured on much love and added a Louisville show, and in May too! The sooner I get my fix the better!
Just got my RS the other day and read some great stuff about MOJO! With a May release there's little time to learn the songs before the show. But we'll swing it.
Tom, As long as your playing, I'm singing, dancing and smiling! Keep it coming. The Amaya Family (recent Florida tranplants - GO GATORS) graciously welcome you Louisville, KY.

My family will be ALL be there! I am really feeling the love today. The kids are going to go bonkers when I tell them this. They will get to see the show on a school night and then bop around their elementary school the next day singing TP songs. Life is good. Thank you so, so much!!!